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Modelling References - Books, Websites, Forums etc.
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Modelling References - Books, Websites, Forums etc.
I have posted this thread for all reference's that I find or have used in the past for detail photo's or info etc
So if you have any sites that were a great help to you in your projects then please feel free to share them.
Usual forum rules apply.
So if you have any sites that were a great help to you in your projects then please feel free to share them.
Usual forum rules apply.
Essential F-100
For any one building the new Trumpeter F-100 or any other hun this site is an absolute must. It contains walkrounds, colour photos and info on all the variants.
http://www.f-100.org/hun.shtml
http://www.f-100.org/hun.shtml
The excelent F-86 and others
I used this site for most of my F-86 projects.
http://www.philsaeronauticalstuff.com/index.html
It contains alot of other aircraft as well
http://www.philsaeronauticalstuff.com/index.html
It contains alot of other aircraft as well
General modelling site
How's your Russian?
This is an excellent resource for walkrounds (once translated)
http://scalemodels.ru/modules/photo/vie ... d_506.html
This is an excellent resource for walkrounds (once translated)
http://scalemodels.ru/modules/photo/vie ... d_506.html
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Re: Modelling Reference's
I am looking for anything that will help with a Lightning F6 build, it is 1:72 scale and anything that can help would be appreciated!
Im just getting back into modelling after a 5 year gap!!
Im just getting back into modelling after a 5 year gap!!
Cheers
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
Re: Modelling Reference's
I found this walkround if it's of any use
http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/li ... walk.shtml
Hope this helps.
http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/li ... walk.shtml
Hope this helps.
Re: Modelling Reference's
Going a bit off track, I found this stunning T.4. Not quite what you are after and its 48th but it may give you some ideas
http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php? ... artid=2796
http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php? ... artid=2796
Re: Modelling Reference's
Ive just found this site that may be of use to any begginers out there, I havnt looked through it all but it seems quite handy
http://www.incaland.com/PMA/
http://www.incaland.com/PMA/
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Re: Modelling Reference's
Shaun! Thank you very much indeed!!!
That just what I was looking for mate!!
That just what I was looking for mate!!
Cheers
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
Dayton IPMS
This looks like a nice site, it has a walkround section
http://daytonipms.com/index.htm
http://daytonipms.com/index.htm
Scale aircraft conversions
Here is a company that makes resin and white metal parts. I have posted it under the references section as you have to go through A2zee or other dealers so this is for reference only.
http://www.scaleaircraftconversions.com ... e.cfm?sr=1
http://www.scaleaircraftconversions.com ... e.cfm?sr=1
scalemodelers world
This is an excellent site for all things scale!
It is a very friendly, helpful and informative site
http://www.scalemodelersworld.com/
It is a very friendly, helpful and informative site
http://www.scalemodelersworld.com/
The ultimate colour chart
This is as it says 'the ultimate colour chart' It will cross match pretty much all popular makes of paint as well as FS No's, RLM etc
http://www.paint4models.com/
http://www.paint4models.com/
Archer Rivets
For anyone interested in the rivet decals that Ben is using on his spectre, here is the site
http://www.archertransfers.com/
Thanks Ben for introducing myself and Im sure others to these.
http://www.archertransfers.com/
Thanks Ben for introducing myself and Im sure others to these.
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Re: Modelling Reference's
http://aircraftresourcecenter.com/
has a walkaround section detailed photos, may be of use to someone
scott
has a walkaround section detailed photos, may be of use to someone
scott
Paint references
As this helped a few people out I thought I would add it to the references section
http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/colorchart ... charts.asp
http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/colorchart ... charts.asp
Cockpit details
I have just come across this site which has pictures of hundreds of US aircraft cockpits. I hope it may be of some use, now if I could only find one similar for Russian types
http://uscockpits.com/Jet%20Fighters/Je ... hters.html
http://uscockpits.com/Jet%20Fighters/Je ... hters.html
cockpit details
Well what do you know, a boring sunday aftenoon's browsing and I found this
http://www.aviastar.org/air/cockpits/index.html
Now all I need is the winning lottery numbers
http://www.aviastar.org/air/cockpits/index.html
Now all I need is the winning lottery numbers
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